OK... since there seemed to be a lot interest and fun from the last silly question, here's another...

We all know what a Duffel Bag is, more or less. Most of us have used them for one thing or another. We even sometimes call the stuff we put inside them our 'duffel.'
Why did it come to be called a Duffel Bag?

Interesting - I'd no idea there was a specific origin story. It sounds French, so was the bag designer Monsieur Duffel?

Amazing! And Monsieur Duffel would be so pleased, especially if he could get the royalties for it. But unfortunately, Monsieur Duffel designed the Duffel Tower, the almost famous sight in Paris, so... please accept this home version of the game as a consolation prize, and our thanks for playing! Who's our next contestant, Ed?

Amazing! And Monsieur Duffel would be so pleased, especially if he could get the royalties for it. But unfortunately, Monsieur Duffel designed the Duffel Tower, the almost famous sight in Paris, so... please accept this home version of the game as a consolation prize, and our thanks for playing! Who's our next contestant, Ed?

Stitchawl

Funnily enough the Duffel Tower crossed my mind too. I tried to ascend it once, but because of all the strewn clothes and other crap, couldn't get past the first stage .

If it was my turn to set a question, I might ask if you know the secret that I know about MobileRead. But since only the mods would be able to answer, or rather, wouldn't be able to answer (because it's a SECRET), I suppose it wouldn't be a very fair question.

What I can say is that you won't want to miss it, so keep an eye on the announcements forum over the next few days.